UNCA Hosts Virtual Climate Teach-In

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Tue, Oct 20, 2020
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
2020-10-20T12:00:00-04:00
2020-10-20T13:00:00-04:00
This event has already occurred.
Online
Free
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UNCA--Alison Ormsby
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Two students taking notes in the woods

Climate Science:

  • Climate Change 101: Chris Hennon, chair and professor of atmospheric sciences
  • Phenology/Season Change: Jennifer Rhode Ward, professor of biology
  • Carbon Accumulation – On the Importance of Bathtubs: Evan Couzo, assistant professor of education

Climate Impacts/Adaptation:

  • Photographing Community-Based Adaptations to Climate Change: Carrie Tomberlin, lecturer in art; and Eric Tomberlin, associate professor of art
  • Climate Justice – Prioritizing Vulnerable Communities: Mickey Snowdon, UNC Asheville Master of Liberal Arts and Science alumnus and former communication liaison for The Collider
  • Food Waste Facts: Christina Newsom, UNC Asheville student and sustainable food procurement analyst for the Student Environmental Center; and Meghan Ibach, UNC Asheville dining services sustainability coordinator

Climate Solutions:

  • Pricing Carbon: Kathleen Lawlor, assistant professor of economicsPhoto voltaic panels on the roof of a UNC Asheville building
  • UNC Asheville Utilities and Initiatives: Dan Croisant, facilities mechanic engineer
  • Climate Resilience Planning: Kelsey Hall, UNC Asheville student and GIS intern for NEMAC (National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center)